The Pioneer women's soccer team completed the 2007 season with an 11-7-1 record. Cal State East Bay concluded the regular season with a defeat to U.C. Santa Cruz on November 3. The Pioneers lost to San Francisco State 1-0 on October 28. Goalkeeper Koree Palmer turned away four shots and had a shot on goal. Cal State East Bay recorded a pair of home shutouts over Emory-Riddle 1-0 on October 19 and Westminster College 3-0 on October 21. Megan Domench scored at the 64:15 minute mark to account for the Pioneers lone goal against Embry-Riddle. Jeanne Garcia, Christina Quitasol, and Jackie Cruz all scored for the Pioneers. Koree Palmer turned away two shots to record her sixth shutout of the season. The Pioneers blanked visiting Ripon College 8-0 on October 15. Sarah Abfalter and Christina Quitasol each scored twice in the Pioneer victory. The Pioneers lost to U.C. Santa Cruz 1-0 in overtime on October 13. Quitasol recorded a hat trick in a 5-1 victory over William Jessup on October 3. Amanda Tweedy and Megan Domench accounted for the Pioneers two other scores. Quitasol and Tweedy each scored a goal as Cal State East Bay shutout Chapman University 2-0 on October 5. Koree Palmer turned away three shots to record the shutout. On October 7, Cal State East Bay lost to La Sierra University 1-0. Quitasol scored a pair of goals including the game winner in the second overtime as Cal State East Bay defeated Dominican University on September 29. On September 26, the Pioneers defeated Simpson University 2-1 in overtime. Christina Quitasol scored both Pioneer goals including the game winner in the first overtime period. Cal State East Bay lost a tough decision to visiting Chapman University 3-2 on September 23. The Pioneers outshot Chapman 21-14. Christina Quitasol accounted for the Pioneers two goals. The Pioneers won their fourth match of the season by defeating Menlo College 1-0 on September 20. Christina Quitasol, with an assist from Britanie Strei, accounted for the Pioneers lone goal. Goalkeeper Koree Palmer recorded four saves to earn the shutout. On September 15, Cal State East Bay lost its home opener to Holy Names 1-0, with the goal coming late in the second half. The Pioneers had twelve shots on goal, but could not get past the Holy Names goalkeeper.

Christina Quitasol led the offense with 16 goals scored. Megan Domench scored five goals. Sarah Abfalter scored three goals. Goaltender Koree Palmer had 71 saves, six shutouts, and a 0.97 goals against average. Four Pioneers were named to the Association of Division III All Independent Team. Quitasol was selected as the Co-Offensive Player of the Year. Jackie Cruz was selected as the Defensive Player of the Year. Quitasol and Cruz were also first team picks. Goalkeeper Koree Palmer was a second team selection while defender Amanda Tweedy received honorable mention recognition.

PIONEER WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM TO HOST HOLY NAMES IN HOME OPENER ON SEPTEMBER 15

The Pioneer women's soccer team, with a record of 3-1-1, will host Holy Names University in their home opener on September 15 at 11:00 a.m. The Pioneers shutout Mills College 7-0 on September 13. Samantha Salfen recorded a hat trick while Megan Domench scored a pair of goals for the Pioneers. Cal State East Bay split a pair of matches in Southern California defeating Claremont-Mudd-Scripps 2-1 on September 7 and losing to Redlands 2-0 on September 9. The Pioneers opened the season with a 1-1 tie against Lewis and Clark and a 1-0 victory over Linfield College.

The women started off the season with a tie against Lewis and Clark on Sept. 1. Junior Christina Quitasol scored the only goal for the Pioneers and Goalie Koree Palmer had seven saves in goal.

The Pioneers next match was against Linfield COllege on Sept. 3. The women won 1-0, with the goal coming from Junior Melanie Cropper, who subbed into the game.

2007 PIONEER WOMEN'S SOCCER PREVIEW

Coming off their best season in 18 years, the Pioneer women's soccer team is anticipating a successful 2007 campaign.

Ten players return from the 2006 team which finished with a 12-5-1 record.

Junior Koree Palmer, who allowed 1.02 goals a match with six shutouts, will return as the Pioneers starting goalkeeper. Jessica Berry, from Chabot College, will back up Palmer in goal.

In the midfield, the Pioneers return seniors Sarah Abfalter and Jeanne Garcia (3 goals-3 assists), junior Samantha Salfen, and sophomore Britanie Strei. Newcomers expected to contribute in the midfield include Megan Domench and Christina Quitasol, both from Delta College, Nicole Fonseca (Holy Names High School) and Lee Anderson (Ripon High School). Sophomores Shannon Pile and Amber Stitt, along with newcomers Sarah Trigg (West Valley College), freshmen Cecy Martinez and Michelle Garcia (Liberty High School) and Tatiana Mendoza (Monte Vista High School-San Diego) will be the forwards this season.

Once again, the Pioneers will be strong on defense led by returning defenders Amanda Tweedy and Melanie Cropper. Sophomore Carissa Martin, who played midfield last season, will be switched to defender. Newcomers Whitney Craig (Cal Poly Pomona), Jackie Cruz and Athena Bell (Santa Clara High School) will contribute on defense.

2006 PIONEER WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM HAS MOST SUCCESSFUL SEASON IN 17 YEARS/ASHLEY SHADD NAMED 1ST TEAM ASSOCIATION OF DIVISION III INDEPENDENTS

The Pioneer women's soccer team finished the season with a record of 12-5-1 their best showing since 1989. Four Pioneer defeats were by one goal. The Pioneers outscored their opponents by a 36-19 margin. Cal State East Bay had a five and four match winning streaks during the 2006 campaign. Ashley Shadd led the Pioneers with 18 goals, one shy of a school record, and 40 points. Shadd, who scored four goals in two matches, is third all-time in goals scored (38) and total points (86). Monica Nelson was second in scoring with six goals and one assist. Jeanne Garcia scored three goals this season. The Pioneers received outstanding play on defense from backs Renae Dudek, Amanda Tweedy, and Melanie Cropper. Goalkeeper Koree Palmer allowed 1.02 goals a match with six shutouts.

Midfielder Ashley Shadd was named 1st team Association of Division III Independents. Defender Renae Dudek was a second team selection while forward Monica Nelson and goalkeeper Koree Palmer received honorable mention recognition.

Cal State East Bay concluded the 2006 season with a 2-0 defeat to U.C. Santa Cruz on November 4. The Pioneers outshot U.C. Santa Cruz by an 11-8 margin. Cal State East Bay posted a 2-1 win over Chapman University on October 29. Back Renae Dudek scored her second goal of the season to tie the contest 1-1 in the first half. Ashley Shadd scored the game winner at the 81:26 minute of the second half. The Pioneers shutout Northwest Christian College 6-0 on October 28. For the second time this season, Shadd scored goals including three in the second half.

CAL STATE EAST BAY WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM KICKS-OFF 2006 CAMPAIGN ON SEPTEMBER 1

The Pioneer women's soccer team will field a competitive team for the 2006 campaign. Cal State East Bay began the 2006 season in Oregon with matches against Linfield College on September 1 and Willamette University on September 3. The Pioneers return nine players from last year including senior midfielder Ashley Shadd who earned 2005 Association of Division III Independents Women's Soccer Team honors. Shadd led the Pioneers in scoring with 15 goals and four assists. Amanda Tweedy, also an Association of Division III Independents selection, will return for her junior campaign. Tweedy will play forward and in the backfield. Renae Dudek, a solid three-year performer for the Pioneers, will be switched to defender this season. The Pioneers expect scoring production from returning players junior Sarah Abfalter, along with sophomores Samantha Salfen and Elysse Turney. Sophomore Koree Palmer, who allowed 1.56 goals with 71 saves and one shutout, returns as the Pioneers goalkeeper. Sophomore Melanie Cropper will play in the midfield for the Pioneers. Three newcomers to watch for the Pioneers are forward Monica Nelson, a transfer from Howard University, midfielder Jeanne Garcia from Fresno City College and forward Carissa Martin from San Ramon Valley High School.

ASHLEY SHADD,AMANDA TWEEDY NAMED TO ASSOCIATION OF DIVISION III INDEPENDENTS ALL-INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM

Midfielder Ashley Shadd along with defender Amanda Tweedy were named to the Association of Division III All-Independent Women's Soccer Teams. Shadd, who led the Pioneers in scoring with 15 goals and four assists, was a first team selection. Tweedy, a solid all-around player for the Pioneers during the 2005 campaign, received second team honors.

Cal State East Bay concluded the 2005 season with a record of 7-10-2. In their last 11 matches, the Pioneers scored 20 goals. Cal State East Bay scored 30 goals this season. The Pioneers were 3-1 versus ranked West Region institutions and 7-5-1 against NCAA III opponents. Ashley Shadd led the Pioneers in scoring with 15 goals and four assists. Earlier this season, Shadd was selected as the Association of Division III Independents Player of the Week and Marriott September Athlete of the Month recognition. Shadd is the sixth all-time leading goal scorer in Cal State East Bay history with 20 goals and ranks seventh in career scoring with 46 points. Tonya Allen scored three goals while Whitney Larson, Renae Dudek, and Jaime Parsons had two. Goalkeeper Koree Palmer allowed 1.56 goals with 71 saves and one shutout.